ppmBatch

ppmBatch is a tool that specializes in normalizing audio files according to different broadcasting loudness standards. More precisely, after a quick analysis, the audio data is being processed so that it becomes compliant with various standards and hence, allows you to use the said files in professional environments.

The setup is a quick and uneventful operation that does not require too much attention on your part. The program comes with a clean and intuitive interface and you can get started by adding the files that you want to process. As the name implies, the application is capable of batch processing so you can work with multiple files at the same time.

For now, the app can help you normalize audio to the current standards, EBU R 128 (2011), EBU R 128 (2014), ARIB TR-B32, ITU-R BS.1770-3, FreeTV OP-59 and ATSC A-85. It is important to note that the tool is mainly designed to work with audio files and among the supported formats you can count MP3, OGG, WMA, FLAC and AIFF. For the time being the application does not work with non-audio files, so you may need to employ other programs for processing multimedia files.

According to the developer, it is possible to create summary reports for the files you are processing as well as more detailed logs for your files. Not only can you make sure that all went well, but you can also use the same preset for normalizing other audio files.

You will be happy to learn that the app comes with various presets that can lend you a hand with the normalizing operation. Moreover, you can always edit the presets and create a new setup that suits your needs and preferences.

PpmBatch is an easy to use tool that is mainly designed for professional environments that need to meet various standards. Nevertheless, you can surely use it for your personal projects just as efficiently.